Sound Massage & Sound Meditation
Experience the therapeutic qualities of sound and vibration
At Uniquely Balanced, sound is at the heart of my practice.
From individual Peter Hess® Sound Massage to intimate sized group Sound Meditation experiences, I use therapeutic sound bowls, gongs and other carefully selected instruments to create immersive experiences of sound, vibration and stillness.
Each experience is designed to give you space to slow down, settle into the present moment and deeply relax.
My approach is personal, considered and grounded in the Peter Hess® method of Sound Massage.
PETER HESS® SOUND MASSAGE
A different way to experience massage
Peter Hess® Sound Massage is a specialised method of working with sound and vibration developed by Peter Hess in Germany in 1984, the method has evolved over more than 4 decades and is now taught internationally through Peter Hess Academies in 25 countries.
During a session, therapeutic sound bowls are gently placed on and around the body while you remain comfortably clothed.
Rather than using conventional massage techniques such as kneading, pressure or manipulation, the experience is centred around the sound and vibration of the bowls, with minimal hands-on contact.
The result is an immersive and deeply relaxing experience in which you can simply lie back, listen and receive.
Why therapeutic sound bowls?
The human body is naturally responsive to sound and vibration.
The gentle tones and vibrations created by the bowls provide a sensory experience that can encourage you to slow down and shift your attention away from the demands of everyday life.
For many people, the experience is deeply calming.
For others, it can be an opportunity to become more aware of their body, their breathing and the sensations they experience when they finally have permission to stop.
There is no requirement to meditate or “empty your mind”.
You simply rest and allow the sound to become the focus of your experience.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SOUND MASSAGE?
You remain fully clothed and comfortably supported throughout your session.
After a brief conversation about what you are looking for from your appointment, I create an individualised session using therapeutic sound bowls placed on and around the body.
The bowls are gently activated to create tones and vibrations that you can hear and feel, when placed on the body, physically experience.
There is very little talking during the session.
You are invited to simply relax, listen, feel and experiance.
At the end of the session, there is time to gradually return to your surroundings rather than immediately rushing back into your day.
IS SOUND MASSAGE THE SAME AS A REGULAR MASSAGE?
No.
Peter Hess® Sound Massage is not remedial massage and does not use conventional massage techniques.
There is no deep tissue manipulation, stretching or vigorous physical pressure.
Instead, therapeutic sound bowls are placed gently on and around the body while you rest.
This can make sound massage particularly appealing to people who:
- don’t enjoy conventional massage
- prefer minimal hands-on touch
- find traditional massage too intense
- enjoy sound, music or meditation
- are curious about experiencing their body through vibration
- simply want a deeply relaxing experience
If you are looking specifically for remedial massage, Peter Hess® Sound Massage is a different type of experience.
If you are looking for a quieter, more immersive approach to relaxation, it may be exactly what you have been searching for.
PETER HESS® SOUND MASSAGE EXPERIENCES
Relaxation Sound Massage
A gentle introduction to the Peter Hess® method, created around deep relaxation and the experience of therapeutic sound and vibration.
60 minutes $110
Therapeutic Sound Massage
A personalised Peter Hess® Sound Massage session using therapeutic sound bowls placed on and around the body.
The session is adapted to the individual and allows you to settle deeply into the experience of sound, vibration and stillness.
60 minutes $110
90 minutes $150
Fascia Focused Sound Therapy
A specialised sound therapy experience combining the Peter Hess® method with a fascia-focused approach to the body.
Therapeutic sound bowls are gently placed on and around the body while you rest comfortably, with the session individually tailored to areas of tension, restriction and body awareness.
60 minutes $110
90 minutes $150
COUPLES SOUND MASSAGE
Relax together
A shared Peter Hess® Sound Massage experience for two.
Two massage tables are positioned side by side in the studio, allowing you and your partner, friend or loved one to experience therapeutic sound together.
Surrounded by the sound and vibrations of the bowls, you can both settle into your own individual experience while sharing the same peaceful space.
A beautiful option for couples, friends or anyone who would like to slow down and relax together.
$170 for two
SOUND MEDITATION
An immersive experience of sound
Sound Meditation is different from Sound Massage.
Instead of the bowls being placed on the body, you simply lie comfortably and allow the sounds and vibrations of therapeutic sound bowls, gongs and other instruments to surround you.
There is nothing you need to achieve.
You don’t need to know how to meditate.
You simply settle in, close your eyes and allow yourself to listen.
The sounds provide a gentle focus for your attention, creating an opportunity to step away from the noise and stimulation of everyday life.
SUNDAY SOUND MEDITATION
Small. Intimate. Local.
Our Sunday Sound Meditation is intentionally kept small, with a maximum of seven participants.
Held in the peaceful Uniquely Balanced studio, these intimate sessions offer locals a regular opportunity to pause at the end of the week and spend some quiet time immersed in sound.
Sundays | 4pm | $20
Maximum 7 participants
To book Sunday Sound Meditation message 0447 030 342
PRIVATE SOUND MEDITATION
Sound Meditation can also be arranged privately for couples, friends, families and small groups.
Create a shared experience of deep relaxation in the peaceful surroundings of the studio.
Private sound experiences can also be arranged for selected retreats, gatherings and special occasions.
Private Sound Meditation $55 per person
Minimum 3 participants
WHY PETER HESS®?
The Peter Hess® method is not simply the use of sound bowls for relaxation.
It is a structured approach to Sound Massage developed by Peter Hess and taught through dedicated professional training.
I have chosen to remain committed to the Peter Hess® method throughout my sound therapy practice and have completed the full range of Peter Hess® training available to me through the institution I have chosen to study with.
For me, that commitment matters.
It means continuing to develop my understanding and practice within one established method rather than continually moving between different sound therapy systems.
SOUND, VIBRATION & THE EXPERIENCE OF RELAXATION
Sound affects us in many ways.
A familiar song can bring back a memory. A gentle voice can make us feel at ease. The sound of rain can change the atmosphere of an entire room.
Therapeutic sound works within this broader human relationship with sound.
During a Sound Massage or Sound Meditation, the combination of sustained tones, rhythm, vibration and stillness gives your attention something different to rest with.
Rather than trying to force relaxation, the experience creates the conditions for you to slow down.
Your experience will be individual.
Some people become very still.
Some notice physical sensations from the vibration.
Some experience thoughts coming and going.
Some simply fall asleep.
There is no right way to experience sound.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF WELLBEING EXPERIENCE
You don’t have to be interested in spirituality.
You don’t have to know how to meditate.
You don’t have to understand sound therapy.
And you don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you need.
You can simply come as you are.
My role is to create a safe, comfortable and unhurried environment and guide you through the experience.
The rest is yours.
READY TO EXPERIENCE SOUND DIFFERENTLY?
Whether you are curious about Peter Hess® Sound Massage, looking for a different approach to conventional massage, interested in Fascia Focused Sound Therapy or simply want somewhere peaceful to pause, there is an experience to suit you.
Uniquely Balanced
Private holistic wellness studio | Margaret River, Western Australia
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